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Cannabis gummy poisonings surge among vulnerable group, experts warn

Cannabis gummies have grown in popularity in recent years, as more people turn to them to relieve pain, inflammation, anxiety and sleep issues, among other uses. There is also a growing concern, however, about the THC-containing gummies getting into children’s hands — and mouths.

64 health systems make Epic’s 2025 Honor Roll

Epic named 64 health systems to its Honor Roll for 2025. The EHR vendor provides financial incentives to Honor Roll members for meeting certain benchmarks, such as ease of use, patient experience and staying up to date.

Spiritual and Pastoral Services at Harrington

8.25.25

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Southbridge Campus

Spiritual and Pastoral Services

Chaplains are integral members of the health care team dedicated to caring for the whole person. Our chaplains offer spiritual support, sacramental ministry, sharing of sacred texts, consultation regarding ethical decision making and a listening presence during a patient’s hospital stay. Your own clergy or spiritual leader is also encouraged to visit with you.

Kait Urlab, Vice President of Talent Acquisition

40 Under Forty 2025: Kait Urlaub

During a turbulent labor market, Kait Urlaub's leadership proved essential to workforce stabilization and growth at UMass Memorial Health, the largest Central Mass. healthcare system with 20,000+ employees.

308 hospitals, health systems named best-in-state employers: Forbes

More than 300 hospitals and health systems were among the organizations recognized on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best-In-State Employers. The list was developed in partnership with market research firm Statista, which surveyed more than 160,000 employees working at organizations with at least 500 U.S.-based workers

Digital Health Clinic

8.22.25

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Digital Health Clinic in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

If you are living with a chronic condition, like hypertension or type 2 diabetes, remote patient monitoring and other digital home treatments offer extra support between doctor visits. These services enable us to spot small changes early, so we can intervene to help keep your care on track.

Dr. Ana Bonaldi, optometrist at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Does your kid need an eye exam?

One expert warns that kids who have trouble seeing may not realize because they have a vision issue, because that’s a

How front-line teams are shaping health system strategy

Since becoming president and CEO of Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System in April, Matthew Fry has held front-line listening sessions he described as invaluable. A recurring theme quickly emerged: The organization needed clear direction.

Partner With CITC

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Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement

The Center for Innovation and Transformational Change (CITC) at UMass Memorial Health partners with organizations across health care and other industries to drive scalable, sustainable improvement.

Accelerating Innovation

8.20.25

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The Center for Innovation and Transformational Change (CITC) at UMass Memorial Health

Founded in 2013, CITC began as a grassroots effort to harness frontline insights supporting operational excellence. Its work has evolved into a robust system that empowers staff, aligns organizational goals and transforms how work gets done. Whether you’re refining an existing approach or starting from scratch, we help you unlock the potential that already exists within your organization.

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